World War II Honoree

Sam C. Crow

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hollis, Oklahoma

Honored By

William E. Shaklee

Relationship

ROTC Classmate

APPOINTED SECOND LIEUTENANT MAY 14, 1942, FROM ROTC, OKLAHOMA A & M COLLEGE. HE SERVED IN COMPANY D, 61ST TRAINING BATTALION, CAMP ROBINSON, ARKANSAS; OREGON; ARIZONA AND COLORADO. HE COMPLETED OFFICER BASIC COURSE #55 AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA. HE WAS WOUNDED IN HOLLAND AND AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN RIBBON WITH TWO BRONZE STARS, WWII VICTORY RIBBON, PURPLE HEART, ATCM RIBBON, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND LAPEL BUTTON. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN DECEMBER 1945 AND RECEIVED DISABILITY FROM COMBAT WOUNDS JANUARY 11, 1946.